COMM 420 Media Ecosystems

In this capstone project, students work in teams to analyze the civic impact and the reciprocal relationships between a media outlet and a community in Chicago. By applying media theories of public sphere, media ecology, and audience studies, the group conducts a social power analysis to explore the information flow, power relationships, and impact of all participants in the media ecosystem.

Repeatable: N
Formerly COMM 320
DEI
Prerequisites JOUR 471 Data Storytelling or BUSE 358 Marketing Data Analytics or COMM 325 Strategies in Data Visualization or COMM 326 Semiotics for Creators of Popular Culture or ENGL 344 Writing, Language, and Culture Seminar or INMD 430 Immersive Environments I
Requirements Senior Standing (SR)
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3